service line

/ˌsʌrvəs laɪn/
IPA guide

Other forms: service lines

Definitions of service line
  1. noun
    the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court; when serving the server must not step over this line
    synonyms: baseline
    see moresee less
    type of:
    line
    in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘service line'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family